Jesse James Leija - 2X World Boxing Champion (WBC 1994 / IBA 1998) [Episode #500] Jesse James Leija Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know San Antonio's very own Jesse James Leija. Jesse is a 2-time world champion boxer; having won the WBC belt in 1994 and the IBA belt in 1998. In this episode, we chat about growing up in San Antonio, and the series of events that led him to become a fighter. We also dive into a couple of his fights; especially his 4-fight series against Azuma Nelson. The Champ explains the difference between being a 'tough' fighter, and a 'smart' fighter, and then we jump into why his father was his trainer for Jesse's entire career. Along the way, Jesse James shares stories of hanging out with Sylvester Stallone, and even how he managed to sneak his way into a meeting with Muhammad Ali himself! I ask him about some of his other fights with Sugar Shane Mosely, Louie Espinoza, Arturo Gatti, and Oscar De La Hoya; before we trade opinions on the new spectacle of "boxing" involving Jake Paul, and what that is doing to the sport of boxing. Jesse James Leija is an advocate for mental health, started The Miracle League of San Antonio, owns Leija Boxing and Fitness gym, has the longest running charity golf tournament in San Antonio, and even started his own charitable foundation called The Leija Family Foundation. We touch on ALL of these things and more! Jesse James Leija has been a fixture in the city and is a name I have known for as far back as I can remember. It was an honor to speak with such a fantastic steward of my hometown. THIS IS EPISODE #500! THANK YOU, STREETWALKERS!!

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#Photos from the US Olympic Team Trials Long Track in Milwaukee last weekend (January 2-5, 2026).

Pictured: Sabien Tinson, Ian Frederick, Emery Lehman, and Ilsa Shobe.

Credit: LaShawnda Jones for WikiPortraits

#Olympics #OlympicTrials #speedskating #speedskaters #photography #photographer

#LocalAngle Gretta Myers from Lino Lakes having to reskate in order to qualify for Olympics after being disqualified in previous race, despite a winning time. She is skating alone, has to beat a time. #OlympicTrials

Another #LocalAngle Speedskater of Forest Lake skated best time of day so far. #OlympicTrials

Photo of speedskater Kjeld Nuis hugging a teammate. Both have their uniforms pulled down to their waists.

When Shane Hollander said he wanted to watch speedskating on his night off in Sochi, this is what he had in mind.

#HeatedRivalry
#speedskating
#teamNL
#olympictrials

Does anyone know how to watch the World Olympic Trials in the US this weekend in Kelowna? #curling #olympictrials

I am gutted to not see @teamgushue.bsky.social at the top of the finals table...but good luck to all of the advancing teams, anyone of you will do Canada Proud.

#OlympicTrials #CurlingTrials #Curling 🇨🇦

I am pretty sure I know what most of Canada will be doing for the next week....this is going to be tense, exciting and some of the best curling the world will witness.

Who are you rooting for? My favs are

#TeamGushue @teamgushue.bsky.social ♂️
#TeamLawes ♀️

#curling #Olympics #OlympicTrials 🇨🇦 🥌

Way to go #TeamLawes

#OlympicTrials #curling #Canada 🥌 🇨🇦

Two women ice techs stand in the entry to the Scotiabank Center ice surface, holding long ice mops, while players warm up in the background.

Cool hands on the first draw mops. #OlympicTrials #curling #LadiesWhoIceTech

Today the schedule gets easier for the ice crew, but the intensity cranks up for the curlers. Let’s go! #curling #Olympictrials

A woman ice technician lines up a set square against a tool designed to measure the edge of the curling house, to check the Center pin is aligned.

The rings are set. I guess if they are off it’s my fault. #curling #olympictrials

Tired woman in a curling Canada ball cap takes a selfie with ice crew members working on the Olympic Trial ice in Halifax in the background.

Practice day. 7 changeovers. So many steps. #curling #olympictrials

Yesterday 12,000+ steps of pebble, scrape, scoop, mop, repeat. Today will be waiting for the TSN crew to arrive and install cameras so we can finish off the walkways. Tomorrow will be 25,000+ steps of pebble, scrape, mop, run rocks, mop as practices begin. #curling #olympictrials

Overlooking an arena ice surface as technicians work to install walkways and flood the curling playing surface where houses and logos have been installed. So. Many. Logos.

I guess if Curling Canada is posting pics then I can too - if you look closely, I’m the one holding the hose closest to Greg. 🤣 #curling #olympictrials Snagged from Curling Canada’s instagram.

Women’s Final is today at 2:30 (eastern) on USA followed by Mixed Doubles, and then the Men’s final. #USACurling #OlympicTrials #Curling

In the pantheon of curling games I've ever seen, and I've seen a lot, Casper v Shuster Game 2 in the 2026 Olympic Trials is going to probably be near the top for the rest of my life. Just an incredible game to watch. I haven't seen a game that good between two US teams...ever. #olympictrials

Caledonia Nordic Ski Club to Host Nordiq Canada 2026 Olympic Winter Games Trials #xcskiing #OlympicTrials tinyurl.com/4j8yd9r2

Black Excellence 🌟
Olympic Trial Nails!
#olympictrials #olympictrialnails #olympic #olympicnails #blackexcellence #alexisholmes #kyreeking #annacockrell #teeteeterry #haywardfield #usatf #nike #nailtecheugene

One of my favorite people I’ve created nails for. She is black history 🌟
#shacarririchardson #olympictrials #shacarririchardsonnails #olympics #trackandfield #nailtecheugene #haywardfield

Sydney breaking her own WR as she's known to do, truly wild stuff

#olympictrials

Nikki winning 1500m in 3:55 !!!!!

And Suni Lee over here making the Olympics without any kidneys

#olympictrials

I just love!!!! Watching Black Women!!! Be incredible!!!!#OlympicTrials

1:42.77 !!! Lol save some for Paris Bryce

#olympictrials

But I want all these men to go to the Olympics 😭😭😭
#olympictrials

Maloney might be baloney 😬

#OlympicTrials #Gymnastics

Men’s gymnastics final is on

Everyone: 🦗

#OlympicTrials

Enjoying the Women's Gymnastics on this Friday evening. Simone Biles still appears to be the Goat. #olympictrials #womensgymnastics

Suni Lee is the only person who can do a Wolf turn without making me nervous. #OlympicTrials #USAgymnastics